Thompson Rivers University offers Environmental Science: Master of Science (MSc), a master's degree in Environmental Sciences programme in Kamloops, Canada. The programme is delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,280 per semester (CAD 2,471 per semester for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Environmental Sciences
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 2,471 / semester
International tuition: CAD 7,280 / semester
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of Science in Environmental Science (MSc) at TRU is a research-based graduate degree that takes an integrative, multi-disciplinary approach to environmental challenges, drawing on biological, geological, physical, chemical, social, and cultural perspectives. The program's required courses include Environmental Science 1 (history, philosophy, and concepts), Environmental Science 2 (research design and analytical methods), a seminar series covering topics and case studies, a course on disseminating research and public outreach, and an 18-credit master's thesis based on original research supervised by a faculty member. Students typically complete the degree in 2.5 to 3 years (seven to nine semesters), with a five-year maximum, and must maintain full-time, continuous registration through fall, winter, and summer semesters for at least the first two years; the thesis is usually the last requirement completed. Instruction is campus-based, with close involvement in ongoing faculty research. Admission typically requires a GPA of at least 3.33 over the final two years of undergraduate study. The program suits students with a strong interest in environmental science who want sustained, close engagement with faculty and peers through original research.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.33 / 4.33
Admission Requirements: Applicants normally need a grade-point average of at least 3.33 on TRU's evaluation scale (4.33-point) over the last two years of undergraduate study; applicants with a lower GPA may still apply if their cover letter argues exceptional circumstances, such as added knowledge or experience compensating for lower marks. English proficiency, stated on TRU's graduate admission requirements page for this program specifically, is IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0, or TOEFL 570 (paper-based, TWE 4.5+). Admission also requires two reference letters, and the application cannot be finalised until a faculty member agrees to supervise the student's thesis; applications should be submitted at least four months before the intended start. Most students begin in September, though January and May starts are also possible.
Application Details
Start Date:September, January or May
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens and permanent residents) apply directly to TRU: for the September (Fall) intake the deadline is 1 May, for January (Winter) it is 1 September, and for the May (Summer) intake it is 1 January; applications for most programs open 1 October, and a deadline falling on a weekend or statutory holiday moves to the next working day. International applicants follow the same intake structure with deadlines of 1 May (September), 1 October (January) and 1 February (May); TRU still reviews later applications where space remains, though high-volume programs can close early, so admission runs on a rolling basis around these published cut-offs for the 2027 entry cycle. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
